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Savor Santa Barbara County's Culinary Abundance
Whether you're a wine geek, locavore, chef, hard core foodie or simply just an appreciator of quality cuisine, Santa Barbara County is one of California's top culinary destinations, treasured for its fresh regional ingredients, locally-caught seafood and locally-grown produce.

What you may've seen on Food Network or in the movie Sideways won't compare with the reality of what's here—guided culinary and wine tours, cooking classes, farmers’ markets, an eclectic blend of agritourism venues and specialty purveyors who invite you to sample their products.

From the concoctions of nationally recognized chefs at local restaurants to tantalizing selections at over 100 wineries, vineyards and microbreweries, you can start plotting your next culinary adventure right here. Discover suggested itineraries, seasonal recipes and special offers on this site—and request your free Get Fresh culinary travel planner to personalize your tasty excursion.

Bon appetit!


Local Dish

 
  • In November, Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara celebrates the grand opening of its new signature restaurant and bar, Tydes, located at the Coral Casino Beach and Cabana Club on Butterfly Beach. Featuring innovative Mediterranean cuisine by Chef Pilar Sanchez, Tydes offers exclusive, upscale dining in a beautiful and relaxed setting, enhanced by the area's most expansive views of the Pacific Ocean and Santa Barbara coastline. www.fourseasons.com/santabarbara
  • The team behind Montecito Café opened Jane early November at 1311 State Street. The menu is similar to Montecito Café, known for its quality California-European fare and very reasonable prices (entrees are all under $20).
  • In August 2008, Chef James Sly (formerly with Lucky's and El Encanto) opened Sly's in Carpinteria, presenting a superb fine dining option in the laid-back beach town. Specialties for lunch and dinner include local abalone and simple seafood, steak and pasta dishes. www.slysonline.com
  • Another August debut and already a big hit with local foodies, Julienne opened in the Canon Perdido corner space that once housed Le Bon Café and Dish. The customized menu concept is centered around the use of local, seasonal and sustainable ingredients—three, five and seven course tasting menus (with wine pairing option) are available. www.restaurantjulienne.com
  • The Boathouse also opened late summer 2008 in the revamped Brown Pelican space, perched above Hendry's Beach with fantastic ocean views. Owned by the same family behind FisHouse and Santa Barbara Shellfish Company, Boathouse similarly specializes in fresh seafood from local waters, serves three meals a day and offers a take-out snack bar for beachgoers. www.sbfishhouse.com
  • Opening late November, Kunin Wines is the latest addition to the Urban Wine Trail in downtown Santa Barbara. Set in the "Funk Zone" on Anacapa Street, tasting room visitors can sample wines from Seth Kunin's Kunin label as well as Westerly Vineyards wines, which he also makes. www.kuninwines.com
  • Crushcafe opened nextdoor to Crushcakes Cupcakery, offering "Peace, Love and Food" from 8am-5pm daily. www.crushcafes.com
 

 HOT DEAL! Save 25% to 33% when you buy your tickets by January 31 for these special events at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. The Natural History of Honey on Sunday, March 22: Discover how honey influences cuisine and enjoy tantalizing morsels from local chefs, caterers, and wineries. The Santa Barbara Wine Festival™ on Saturday, June 27: More than 50 of the best Central Coast wineries complemented with the best local bakers, caterers, and chefs convene in one beautiful, serene spot to tantalize the taste buds of food and wine aficionados. Call 805-682-4711 ext. 170 and mention CVBHOTDEAL1.
 

Swirl, sip and savor tastings from more than 70 Central Coast wineries complemented with delectable delights by local bakers, caterers and chefs at the 22nd Annual Santa Barbara Wine Festival™ on Saturday, June 27, 2009. Located in one the most serene locations in Santa Barbara – the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History – visitors will enjoy incredible food and wine, meet winemakers, and experience the magic of Butterflies Alive! Tickets: 805-682-4711 ext. 443 or www.sbnature.org/tickets.

22nd Annual Santa Barbara Wine Festival
Saturday, June 27, 2009
2:00–5:00 PM
www.sbnature.org/winefestival
 
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